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[Liamlunchtray]

c.a.haynes, on Mar 22 2007, 07:31 AM, said:

that's a very bold statement given that no one posting here has heard anything beyond rumors...

Jen wouldn't be posting it publicly if it wern't true. The Decatur has been getting harassed for some time now. It just sucks. That place is a fantastic social hub for the community. I really hope they find a way to re-open.

[jencoleslaw]

Not for nuthin' blog mention...

[runawayjim]

jencoleslaw, on Mar 22 2007, 10:37 AM, said:

Not for nuthin' blog mention...

permalink for the blog post

[Cotuit]

First Federal Hill Starbucks?

[jencoleslaw]

Cotuit, on Mar 22 2007, 10:48 AM, said:

First Federal Hill Starbucks?

certainly wouldn't surprise me. maybe a plasma center?

runawayjim, on Mar 22 2007, 10:43 AM, said:

permalink for the blog post

thanks jim.

[runawayjim]

jencoleslaw, on Mar 22 2007, 10:52 AM, said:

certainly wouldn't surprise me. maybe a plasma center?

what's a plasma center?

[Liamlunchtray]

runawayjim, on Mar 22 2007, 10:57 AM, said:

what's a plasma center?

Its where they pay winos to donate blood plasma. There used to be one right next to the car wash in Olneyville.

[jencoleslaw]

runawayjim, on Mar 22 2007, 10:57 AM, said:

what's a plasma center?

where people sell their blood and/or plasma for cash. I think that might require a zoning change though, while a Starbucks or a Dunkin Donuts would not.

[basachs]

jencoleslaw, on Mar 22 2007, 11:00 AM, said:

where people sell their blood and/or plasma for cash. I think that might require a zoning change though, while a Starbucks or a Dunkin Donuts would not.

No way would starbucks go there. Their marketing and research team is so damn precise abotu where they go. They want a vibrant retail landscape, not a one off location such as where the decatur is now.

The Daily Bread locale, now maybe. Anyone else noticed that that location is being cleaned up, graffiti gone, little posters in the window. Saw a bunch of people going in there today...

[Cotuit]

jencoleslaw, on Mar 22 2007, 11:00 AM, said:

while a Starbucks or a Dunkin Donuts would not.

Oh, I can totally see the DD drive thru line snaking around the open space in the square.  

[runawayjim]

Cotuit, on Mar 22 2007, 11:20 AM, said:

Oh, I can totally see the DD drive thru line snaking around the open space in the square.  

or a new parking lot.  we need more of those.

[Dan Halen]

I don't know the details, but the beloved Decatur Lounge has been served with an eviction notice.

This must be stopped.

If you love The Decatur or are sick of the current system trying to push the fun loving people and places who make this hellish city WORTH living in or even visiting, PLEASE make your voice heard.

We don't have much time...............

Please contact John Lombardi @ (401) 453-3900 and state your concerns. He is part of the West Broadway Neighborhood Association and (i think) is working on Joann's behalf and may have the needed power to quell the evil beast.

Again, please help save a wonderful Providence icon. Remember, even if you don't frequent the establishment you may find that the few that you do, may soon also become extinct!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know some of you on this board are martini sipping 'upscale' types, but I'm sure we can all agree the decatur is a huge bright spot for the west end / broadway/ federal hill areas.

[Jenkins]

Dan Halen, on Mar 22 2007, 11:45 AM, said:

I don't know the details, but the beloved Decatur Lounge has been served with an eviction notice.

This must be stopped.

If you love The Decatur or are sick of the current system trying to push the fun loving people and places who make this hellish city WORTH living in or even visiting, PLEASE make your voice heard.

We don't have much time...............

Please contact John Lombardi @ (401) 453-3900 and state your concerns. He is part of the West Broadway Neighborhood Association and (i think) is working on Joann's behalf and may have the needed power to quell the evil beast.

Again, please help save a wonderful Providence icon. Remember, even if you don't frequent the establishment you may find that the few that you do, may soon also become extinct!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know some of you on this board are martini sipping 'upscale' types, but I'm sure we can all agree the decatur is a huge bright spot for the west end / broadway/ federal hill areas.

Why are they being evicted?

[basachs]

this is already being discusse on the West neighborhood thread, cotuit can we merge this?

[Dan Halen]

There is widespread rumor about the other partner in the decatur lounge using ill gotten $$ to buy his own bar nearby, and resulting legal dispute between the 2 partners.

Additionally, it is also widely known that the building owner advertised other area properties he was selling as being 'close to the decatur lounge' as a main selling point, all the while attempting to get control of it for himself.

If nothing is done about this situation, then we are all a bunch of do nothing blogosphere ineffectual candyasses.

[Cotuit]

Dan Halen, on Mar 22 2007, 01:43 PM, said:

If nothing is done about this situation, then we are all a bunch of do nothing blogosphere ineffectual candyasses.

This candyass isn't going to get himself riled up until he hears what is actually happening here. Rumor and speculation helps nothing.

Can we have some facts please? Most important fact, what exactly is Lombardi expected to do? This is private property, the owner has rights, and there are procedures for eviction. Now if there is some sort of dispute between the owner and the tenant and Lombardi thinks he can mediate a compromise, I'm all for it.

[eltron]

Cotuit, on Mar 22 2007, 12:55 PM, said:

This candyass isn't going to get himself riled up until he hears what is actually happening here. Rumor and speculation helps nothing.

Can we have some facts please? Most important fact, what exactly is Lombardi expected to do? This is private property, the owner has rights, and there are procedures for eviction. Now if there is some sort of dispute between the owner and the tenant and Lombardi thinks he can mediate a compromise, I'm all for it.

Unfortnuately, there is little that can probably be done in this particular instance. A lease is a lease, and a building owner is free to non-renew within the bounds of the lease.

But there are larger, more abstract problems here that really need to be addressed. As has been discussed many times, the "G-word" can be used for good and evil - but if local, very socially/culturally-active business owners (and Joanne is one of the most active) are forced out, either literally or figuratively (by rising cost of business) - it is not good for the neighborhood and the city as a whole.

[Dan Halen]

Cotuit, on Mar 22 2007, 12:55 PM, said:

This candyass isn't going to get himself riled up until he hears what is actually happening here. Rumor and speculation helps nothing.

Can we have some facts please? Most important fact, what exactly is Lombardi expected to do? This is private property, the owner has rights, and there are procedures for eviction. Now if there is some sort of dispute between the owner and the tenant and Lombardi thinks he can mediate a compromise, I'm all for it.

There's a dispute, all right.

The owner of the building has repeatedly tried to get the decatur shut down or terminate the lease in the past so he can get control of the bar, for whatever reason. This has been ongoing for over a year, and is common knowledge in the area.

Ask around.

[Cotuit]

Dan Halen, on Mar 22 2007, 04:00 PM, said:

Ask around.

Random people on the street? I'm sure sides have been taken in whatever dispute is going on. Not knowing any of the parties involved personally, I'm not about to make the automatic leap to landlord=bad - tenant=good. Give me some facts.

[Liamlunchtray]

Dan Halen, on Mar 22 2007, 04:00 PM, said:

There's a dispute, all right.

The owner of the building has repeatedly tried to get the decatur shut down or terminate the lease in the past so he can get control of the bar, for whatever reason. This has been ongoing for over a year, and is common knowledge in the area.

Ask around.

Yep - All of the forcing the Decatur out shenanigans have been common knowledge for quite a while now.  It has been well discussed in the community. I have a sneaking suspicion that even if they were allowed to stay it would be miserable there. What I think everyone needs to do is brainstorm and work together to find the Decatur a new home. It worked when White Electric got F'd out of their space on Broadway.....